Eel RiverIN
A town of 4,278. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Eel River stand out
The 2 things Eel River does most differently from other towns.
Eel River has grown 16.3% since 2010
3,612 people in 2010; 4,278 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Eel River’s report card
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Weather
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All →- Scientists find evidence of ancient lake in Eel RiverLake County News,California · Sep 7
- The US Lakes That Will Disappear When Their Dams Come DownWorldAtlas · Aug 21
- Reggae on the River attendee found dead after Highway 101 crashSan Francisco Chronicle · Aug 19
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eel River. Another town gets a different order.
Eel River’s public schools outperform 93% of Indiana districts
The public schools Eel River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 93% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Center Elementary School | PK–5 | 453 | A− |
| Eel River Elementary School | K–5 | 420 | B+ |
| Carroll Middle School | 6–8 | 1,004 | B+ |
| Carroll High School | 9–12 | 2,623 | A+ |
Most working residents commute out of Eel River
Most working residents leave Eel River for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (53%), Huntertown (4%) and Perry (3%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Eel River beats the Indiana average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Eel River | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 8.9% |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Eel River has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
95% of working residents leave Eel River for work
Where Eel River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Eel River
Township in Indiana, United States
Eel River Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,612.
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- Population
- 4,199
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 866 ft
Eel River’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Eel River.